Phong Nha Tour: Paradise Cave, Boat Trip & Botanical Garden Trek

1. Dong Hoi
   1h
   07:00: AM - Departure:
   
   We will pick you up at locations such as hotels, train stations, and Dong Hoi airport. For customers arriving early on morning trains and buses, we will pick you up at our office where you can rest and relax before departure.
2. Phong Nha Botanic Garden
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   08:00: AM - Phong Nha Botanic Garden: A Journey into the Wild Nature
   
   Nestled inside the UNESCO - listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Phong Nha Botanic Garden stands out because it isn't a manicured display, but a pristine, 40-hectare slice of living rainforest where nature takes center stage. Rather than flowerbeds, you explore rugged jungle trails surrounded by ancient hardwoods, wild orchids, and native wildlife, leading directly to the breathtaking Thac Gio (Gio Waterfall) cascading down rocky cliffs into cool, emerald pools. By seamlessly blending raw jungle trekking, a tranquil natural lake, and a wildlife rehabilitation area, it offers an immersive, authentic escape into Central Vietnam's wilderness - making it a perfect, refreshing complement to the region's famous cave expeditions.
3. Paradise Cave
   2h · Admission ticket included
   09:30: AM - Paradise Cave: Nature’s Subterranean Cathedral
   
   Often dubbed the "Underground Palace," Paradise Cave is one of the world's most magnificent dry caves, spanning an incredible total length of 31.4 km inside the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Visitors can easily explore the first kilometer along a well-lit, elevated wooden boardwalk that weaves between colossal stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Surrounded by lush, ancient rainforest, the interior opens into vast, cathedral-like chambers with shimmering limestone formations that truly live up to its heavenly name.
4. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
   1h 30m
   11:45: AM - Lunch at a local restaurant
   
   After visiting Paradise Cave, you will be invited to a restaurant in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park area to have lunch with local specialties, in a peaceful and airy space.
5. Phong Nha Caves
   3h · Admission ticket included
   01:30: PM - Phong Nha Cave: The Majestic Underground River Experience
   
   Phong Nha Cave is a spectacular underground river cave system that serves as the centerpiece of the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The adventure begins with a scenic 30-minute dragon boat ride along the tranquil Son River, passing rural villages and karst limestone hills. Upon entering the cavern's wide mouth, the boat engine shuts off, allowing you to glide silently through nearly 1.2 kilometers of towering subterranean chambers illuminated by soft lights, featuring ancient stalactites and stalagmites shaped over millions of years.
6. Phong Nha
   30m
   04:30 PM - Return Journey:
   End of the tour, the car and tour guide will drop you off at your hotel within Phong Nha area. We say goodbye and look forward to welcoming you in future travel programs.

Pickup details

To make it easier for our guests to identify our team, our guides and drivers will be wearing distinctive black and blue hats and holding a signboard with the guest's name. Guests can enter a pickup location within the general area, and our guides and drivers will pick them up directly from that location. This will help ensure a smooth and recognizable pickup process.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour includes rugged terrain and forested areas, which are not wheelchair accessible.
• Paradise Cave has 500 steps, making wheelchair access impractical.